In 2023, Germany, Ireland, and Poland led traditional butter production from whole milk in Europe. Germany showed a slight decline of 2.24%, while Ireland and Poland increased by 6.32% and 9.64%, respectively. Denmark showed notable growth at 7.85%. Countries like Italy, Spain, and Hungary saw minor declines. Smaller producers like Greece and Latvia enjoyed production upticks of over 6%, with Latvia experiencing a remarkable increase of 10.43%. Montenegro's production ceased.
Future trends should monitor rising production in Ireland and Poland, potential recovery for struggling nations, and innovation in sustainable practices to meet changing consumer demands.
Top countries in Traditional Butter Production from Whole Milk Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.56 | 2023 | -1.8% | -2.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 23.74 | 2023 | +20.5% | +6.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 18.59 | 2023 | +2.79% | +9.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6.86 | 2023 | -1.82% | -2.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 6.6 | 2023 | +6.49% | +7.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.08 | 2023 | +10.97% | -3.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2.82 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.57 | 2023 | +1.93% | -0.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.85 | 2022 | +0.47% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.14 | 2023 | -2.74% | -0.28% | View data |
